Dear CPWG Co-Chairs and Members,

Thank you for initiating the call for topics. I propose the following for consideration in future Topic Dive discussions:

1. DNS Abuse Mitigation: Consumer Protections and Registry/Registrar Accountability

Rationale:
DNS abuse (e.g., phishing, malware, botnets) remains a critical threat to consumer trust in the domain ecosystem. With ICANN’s recent focus on contractual compliance and the proposed amendments to Registry/Registrar Agreements, this dive could explore:

• Effectiveness of current abuse mitigation frameworks.

• Gaps in consumer redress mechanisms.

• Balancing accountability with operational feasibility for registries/registrars.

• Potential policy updates to strengthen consumer safeguards.

Relevance:
Directly aligns with CPWG’s mission to advocate for end-user protections and inform At-Large input on ICANN’s contractual reforms.

2. Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs): Consumer Awareness and Challenges

Rationale:
Following the Latin Script Diacritics PDP, this topic could address broader IDN-related issues, such as:

• Risks of homograph attacks and consumer confusion.

• Accessibility barriers for non-Latin script users.

• Policy gaps in IDN implementation (e.g., variant management, universal acceptance).

Relevance:
Supports CPWG’s ongoing work on inclusive DNS policies and ensures consumer perspectives shape IDN governance.

3. Privacy/Proxy Services (EPPS): Balancing Anonymity and Accountability

Rationale:
With the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPPS) on privacy/proxy services ongoing, a dive could clarify:

• Consumer needs for anonymity vs. law enforcement/rights-holder concerns.

• Implications of proposed accreditation models for end-users.

• Risks of over/under-regulation to global accessibility.

I am happy to collaborate on framing these topics or identifying speakers. The April WHOIS topic is timely, and I support its inclusion as well.

Thank you for considering these suggestions.

Chubasco